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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional) · pOTD

Online | 5 Tracks | 16 Months
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Felix is here to answer your questions regarding our pOTD degree program. From application deadlines to required documents, Felix is here to help you 24/7, day or night.  

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Why Earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy?

Specialize your practice. Build leaderships skills. Become the most competitive professional with the skills, experience, and credentials to take advantage of the expanding opportunities for occupational therapists.

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“One of the best decisions I made for my career...”

“Choosing the Post-Professional OTD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions was one of the best decisions I made for my career and personal growth as an occupational therapist. I was drawn to RMU because of its reputation for academic excellence, its emphasis on leadership in OT, and the flexibility of the program—which allowed me to balance my studies with full-time work.” –Dr. Devonte D. Grinstead
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Program Highlights

Designed for the Working Occupational Therapist

Our Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed for the working occupational therapist. Most of our students are full-time working professionals with very busy schedules. We have students that have practiced for 10, 20, and 30 years, as well as students who have just entered the field. Although there are time commitment expectations, your course load aligns well with a full-time job; coursework and instructional materials are available to you 24/7.

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Fully-Online Learning Model

Learn where you live! We offer a completely-online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program option so that you can obtain this degree from the comfort of your home and don’t have to relocate or visit campus.

5 Concentration Track Options

  1. Leadership
  2. Aging
  3. Education

4. Hand Therapy
5. Pediatrics

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First Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (pOTD) Program in the US

As one of the United States’ first post-professional OTD programs, we have a rich history of helping occupational therapists to achieve their professional goals and dreams. Over the last 20 years, our program has enabled more than 800 occupational therapists to obtain their doctorate and to move into prestigious careers as educators, scholars, leaders, business owners, and advanced practitioners.
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